k How Power Words Can Ignite Your Marketing By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 When used correctly, power words can generate interest and increase conversion from your marketing collateral. Full Article
k A Short Primer on Super-Short Marketing Videos By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Security dealers can create video content that represents the brand, creates brand recognition and generates interest in mere seconds. Full Article
k 5 Ways to Make Your Security Business Recession Proof By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Security dealers and integrators can employ a simple proactive approach to their marketing strategy to head off potential negative effects of recessionary conditions. Full Article
k Why Purple Ocean Marketing May Be Key in 2023 By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 It is important to consider marketing opportunities that address new needs in a new climate. Stay open to new marketing opportunities and the security industry will continue to stand strong. Full Article
k Is ChatGPT & AI the Answer to Security Industry Marketing? By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The Marketing Madmen discuss the best and worst use cases for ChatGPT and AI. Full Article
k On Fleek: The Power of Millennial Marketing By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 04 May 2023 19:11:18 -0400 How the “millennial generation” is changing the way you should market. Full Article
k How to Stop Leaving LinkedIn Opportunity on the Table By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2023 10:22:52 -0400 Here's how fine-tuning your LinkedIn company page can help you network and prospect for quality sales leads, and much more. Full Article
k Decisions, Decisions: What’s at Stake in Selecting a Marketing Agency By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 Regardless of who starts the process, finding the right marketing company is not for the faint of heart, particularly if you are in the physical security industry. Full Article
k How to Dominate Your Digital Marketing Endeavors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Employ industry best practices, encompassing the strategic use of exact match keywords and the creation of an extensive list of negative keywords for phrase matches. Full Article
k Simple Ways to Boost Your Influence on Linkedin By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:30:00 -0500 LinkedIn can provide an effective way to bypass gatekeepers and connect with your prospects directly. Full Article
k Do Webinars Still Work? By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:45:00 -0500 Learn how to get the best out of your webinar game. Full Article
k Mastering the Ask: Building a Referral Powerhouse for Your Security Business By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Understanding how to foster genuine relationships and create trust with your clientele can lead to generating organic referrals and transform your business into a referral machine. Full Article
k Boost Your Marketing With the Zero-Listen Podcast Approach By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Explore how zero-listen podcasts can transform your security business’s marketing strategy by focusing on content value, thought leadership and strategic repurposing to drive brand awareness and lead generation. Full Article
k 9 SEO Content Writing Tips to Outrank Competitors By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:30:00 -0400 These SEO-friendly content writing tips can help security industry professionals enhance their online visibility, attract more visitors and outperform their competition. Full Article
k Why Allbound Marketing Is the Security Industry’s Secret Weapon By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Allbound marketing offers a more holistic strategy by blending the instant visibility of outbound marketing with the long-term relationship-building strengths of inbound. Full Article
k SIAC Marks 2 Decades of Putting Boots on the Ground By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 SIAC’s efforts in building relationships with law enforcement agencies nationwide has included conducting more than 1,000 seminars. Full Article
k Unlocking the Potential of Remote Video Monitoring By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Remote video monitoring is not a new concept. And while its application has remained for the most part limited and narrow in scope for years, its trajectory is on the cusp of spiking. Full Article
k AVS-01 Rollout: Insights from Alarm & Monitoring Industry Stakeholders By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 David Holl speaks to executives from monitoring centers and emergency communication centers about their involvement in the initial pilot programs for the AVS-01 standard. Full Article
k New video for oil and gas workers: the hazards of manual gauging, sampling By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – NIOSH and the California Department of Public Health have collaborated on a video intended to protect oil and gas extraction workers from deadly hazards linked to manual gauging and fluid sampling on production tanks. Full Article
k BSEE proposes rollback of offshore oil and gas safety rule By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a proposed rule intended to “reduce certain unnecessary regulatory burdens” that exist under the Production Systems Safety Rule “while correcting errors and clarifying current requirements,” according to a notice published in the Dec. 29 Federal Register. Full Article
k BSEE expands inspection program with risk-based system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 New Orleans — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has introduced a risk-based inspection program intended to improve safety for offshore oil and gas workers. Full Article
k Rollback of offshore drilling regulations prompts concerns about safety of workers, environment By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Port Fourchon, LA — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s rollback of certain provisions of a rule intended to prevent a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig disaster will maintain safety and environmental protections, the agency claims, as advocacy groups announce their intention to fight the move. Full Article
k BSEE launches text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement recently unveiled a free text message alert system that delivers the agency’s safety alerts and bulletins to offshore oil and gas workers on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
k ‘Efficient, timely’: BSEE touts success of text notification system for offshore oil and gas workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — One year after the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement launched its free BSEE!Safe text message alert system, the agency says more than 6,200 subscribers have received links to BSEE safety alerts and bulletins covering offshore oil and gas work on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article
k More mental health supports needed for fly-in-fly-out oil sands workers: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Edmonton, Alberta — Contract workers who fly in and out of oil sands may experience higher levels of work-related stress and more mental health issues, according to a recent report led by researchers from the University of Alberta. Full Article
k MSHA cautions miners about working near oil and gas wells By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is reminding miners working near oil and gas wells to remain aware that “an inadvertent intersection with one of these wells” could be hazardous. Full Article
k BSEE unveils online dashboard to ‘help mitigate risks and save lives’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — An online dashboard recently introduced by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is intended to improve the safety of offshore oil and gas operations by easing access to safety data. Full Article
k Offshore safety agency seeks to refine approval process for uses of ‘new or unusual technology’ By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has issued a proposed rule that would codify existing agency practice concerning the review and approval of projects proposing to use “new or unusual technology.” Full Article
k More than a decade after Deepwater Horizon, report looks at offshore oil safety By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A new report concludes that offshore oil and gas operations have become safer since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, but it finds “little evidence” that the industry is working together on improving safety culture. Full Article
k NIOSH seeks oil and gas workers for study on safe driving By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — NIOSH wants to hear from employers and workers involved in oil well servicing and drilling operations for a study exploring motor vehicle safety. Full Article
k FACEValue: EMT killed in ambulance crash By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 A 27-year-old emergency medical technician was killed when the ambulance she was riding in struck an elevated train track support beam. The victim worked for an independent ambu-lance service that had been operating for 45 years Full Article
k Creating a safe driving program for workers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Every year, motor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion in medical care, legal expenses, property damage and lost productivity, according to a white paper from OSHA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety. Full Article
k Prevent backover injuries and deaths By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Backing vehicles and equipment are a serious occupational hazard. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that, of the 443 struck-by fatalities at road construction sites between 2003 and 2010, 143 cases involved a vehicle or mobile equipment backing up. Full Article
k Avoid parking lot hazards By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0500 Many employees begin and end their workday in parking lots, but they may overlook the potential dangers of the area. Full Article
k Make safe choices on the road By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 22 May 2016 00:01:00 -0400 Although you can’t control the actions of other drivers, you can be a defensive driver. Full Article
k Help workers say ‘no’ to distracted driving By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Are you worried about your employees driving distracted or using their cell phone behind the wheel? Full Article
k Struck-by incidents in the construction industry: Know the risks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 Construction sites are busy and full of potential dangers. One of these dangers is struck-by incidents. In 2013, more than 17,100 construction workers were injured – and 84 workers died – in struck-by incidents, according to the 2016 edition of the chartbook “Injury Facts,” produced by the National Safety Council. Full Article
k Keeping older drivers safe By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Older drivers bring knowledge and experience to the workplace. By 2020, 25 percent of workers in the United States will be 55 or older. But this group is not without risk. According to NIOSH, motor vehicle crashes account for 32 percent of all work-related deaths among workers 55 or older. Full Article
k Prevent dump truck tip-overs By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Because of their high center of gravity, dump trucks can easily become unstable and tip over. Full Article
k Distracted driving: Know the 3 types By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 At least eight people are killed every day in distracted driving-related crashes. That’s according to the National Safety Council, which observes Distracted Driving Awareness Month every April. Full Article
k Deciphering Security Market Disruption & Anticipating Future Needs By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:18:24 -0400 Clint Choate of Snap One is uniquely positioned to enlighten security dealers and other stakeholders about industry trends. Ahead he addresses emerging technologies, changing clients expectations and much more. Full Article
k A Call for Field Service Leaders to Reevaluate Workforce Strategies By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Your company’s ability to meet market demand depends on its access to skilled labor in the field. That is a current challenge with low unemployment and ongoing skilled labor shortages. Full Article
k FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge, Economic Concerns By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 12:52:19 -0400 The FTC's new rule has triggered a lawsuit from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about legal costs and economic impact on businesses. Full Article
k Verkada Report: 90% of Security Leaders See Cloud Solutions as Future By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Verkada’s newly released 2024 State of Cloud Physical Security report is based on insights from IT and physical security leaders across various sectors. Full Article
k PSA TEC State of the Industry: AI Integration & Workforce Development Take Center Stage By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:14:49 -0400 Key insights from the PSA TEC 2024 "State of the Industry" panel, where industry leaders discussed trends in AI adoption, private equity investment, regulatory challenges and strategies for workforce development in the security sector. Full Article
k Survey: Parents Want to Mandate Camera Sharing for K-12 Emergencies By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:35:45 -0400 Commissioned by Eagle Eye Networks, the survey found that a federal mandate was preferred by 56 percent of parents, 29 percent wanted a community-level requirement, and 11 percent favored a school district mandate. Full Article
k Security Industry Leaders Report Positive Outlook, Integrators Lead the Way By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:19:11 -0400 Despite a slight dip in the overall Security Market Index, the majority of industry leaders, especially integrators, express optimism about current business conditions. Full Article
k i-PRO Establishes Pioneering AI Governance Framework and Ethics Committee By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 With the rapid spread of AI products and services, i-PRO said there has been a worldwide demand for companies to utilize AI responsibly. Full Article
k VerkadaOne 2024: Empowering Integrators With AI-Enhanced Cloud Solutions By www.sdmmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:10:27 -0400 Verkada’s partner event in Denver brought together over 1,600 security professionals to showcase cutting-edge cloud-based solutions, AI-enabled products, plus insights into the evolving role of physical security technologies. Full Article
k BSEE seeks comment on helicopter safety on fixed offshore facilities By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Washington – The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is requesting public feedback until Nov. 24 on how to improve helicopter-related safety on fixed offshore facilities for oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. Full Article